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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books
Exterior detail

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Avalon, CA
  • Catalina Island Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Catalina Island Golf Course
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Avalon

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Catalina Island Museum and Catalina Island Medical Center. Catalina Island Visitor Center and Avalon Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Catalina Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Catalina Casino - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Cottage - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Island Brew House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Avalon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Luau Larry's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Antonio's Original - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Walk to Beach & Main St: Catalina Island Cottage!

Steps to Restaurants & Shops | Beach Chairs & Toys | Air Conditioning

Fall in love with this beach-style bungalow cottage in Avalon — the perfect summer escape for couples or small families who value walkability and seaside living! Located on a pedestrian-only street, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental is just steps from local restaurants, boutiques, and beaches. When you’re not relaxing by the shore, tee off at Catalina Island Golf Course or enjoy a snorkeling adventure at Two Harbors!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds

INDOOR LIVING
- Open living room
- Vintage coastal interior
- Flat-screen air TV w/ local channels & DVD player
- Pass-through window
- Games

KITCHEN
- Gas range stove, microwave, refrigerator
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware
- Blender, drip coffee maker, toaster
- Crockpot, spices
- Breakfast bar
- Ample cabinet space

GENERAL
- Free WiFi (no streaming capabilities)
- Linens/towels
- Air conditioning
- Trash bags, paper towels
- Beach toys & chairs
- Charcoal grill

FAQ
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2 stairs to enter, single-story cottage

PARKING
- No parking available

-- THE LOCATION --

SEAS THE DAY: Middle Beach (0.2 miles), South Beach (0.3 miles), Step Beach (0.4 miles), Hamilton Beach (2.0 miles), Lovers Cove - popular snorkeling destination (2.5 miles), Moonstone Beach (0.7 miles), Two Harbors - popular snorkeling destination (17.7 miles)
EXPLORE THE ISLAND: Catalina Room Escape (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Museum (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Undersea Expedition (0.2 miles), Catalina Ferry and Boat Terminal (0.5 miles), Catalina Casino (0.7 miles), Descanso Beach Club (0.9 miles)
THE OUTDOORS: Golf Gardens (0.1 miles), Wrigley Stage Avalon Bay Vista (0.2 miles), Machine Gun Park (0.4 miles), Knabe Park (0.4 miles), Catalina Island Golf Course (0.7 miles), Nature Center (1.0 miles), Wrigley Botanical Garden (1.5 miles), Garden To Sky Summit (3.6 miles)
EVENTS (Avalon): Catalina Film Festival, Catalina JazzTrax Festival, Catalina Wine Mixer, Catalina Art Festival, Catalina Wine Festival
AIRPORTS: Catalina Airport (10.0 miles), John Wayne Airport (mainland, ferry/helicopter access)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, gatherings or parties
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The WiFi does not have streaming capabilities
- Toiletries are not provided and it is recommended that guests provide their own
- This single-story property requires 2 stairs to enter

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Catalina Walk To Main St &
New! Avalon Cottage Walk to Town Center!
Catalina Island Cottage Walk to Main St Beach!
Catalina Island Cottage - Walk to Main St & Beach! Avalon
Catalina Island Cottage - Walk to Main St & Beach! Cottage
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Walk to Beach & Main St: Catalina Island Cottage! to the airport?

This cottage is 10 mi (63-min drive) away from the Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Walk to Beach & Main St: Catalina Island Cottage! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Walk to Beach & Main St: Catalina Island Cottage! to the beach?

This cottage is 2 mi (13-min drive) from Hamilton Beach and 6.7 mi (66-min drive) from Bannings Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Walk to Beach & Main St: Catalina Island Cottage! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Walk to Beach & Main St: Catalina Island Cottage!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Catalina Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Walk to Beach & Main St: Catalina Island Cottage!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Walk to Beach & Main St: Catalina Island Cottage!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Walk to Beach & Main St: Catalina Island Cottage! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Walk to Beach & Main St: Catalina Island Cottage! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Walk to Beach & Main St: Catalina Island Cottage! to downtown Avalon?

This cottage is 0.2 mi away from Avalon.

Walk to Beach & Main St: Catalina Island Cottage! Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 49 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

david y., San Pedro

Cottage Stay

The Cottage was a bit underwhelming for the nightly price. The place can use some updating that's for sure, especially in comparison to the other properties on the street. Bathroom Toilet Areas are a bit tight for anyone over the average size. Great location and street though! Good thing Catalina Island is a beautiful place, and we spent most of our time outside enjoying the Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Virginia B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
House was dirty beds had blood, poop, pee on blankets we had to clean kitchen and bathrooms. The air conditioner did not work also mold all over the shower curtains in both bathrooms. Called owner and housekeeper came and changed just one of the shower curtains and put nasty stained blankets and sheets back on beds. Will not return to this house. Very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenn H.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Annabelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slanted and cramped

Did we have a wonderful time in Catalina and enjoy our stay? Yes! Would I stay at this property again? Absolutely not. There was no property manager to get a hold of and I had to reach out to get all the check-in information. I received a little communication from the Host. Broken air conditioner and cramped living quarters. I don’t know who built this house, but I think they might have been a little blind because so many things were off. Stained sheets and blankets available For bedding… Tried to not think about it. No comfort for anyone over the average human size. Luckily nobody in our party was plus size but if they were, they would not have been able to use any of the bathrooms. Impossible to sit on both toilets due to cramped walls. And the house is literally on a slant… Things were rolling all over the place. Great location, next to the grocery store was awesome. Adorable neighborhood and very quiet. Misleading on quality of home and availability of rooms… But it did the job. For the money we spent, I am not overly thrilled about what we got but oh well. We had a wonderful time in Catalina and would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Catalina Trip

The location was neat and Catalina was hands down amazing! The property we rented wasn’t up to par as far as cleanliness. We found hair on one of the toilet seats and some on the bathroom floors. It took 2 days for the owner to respond regarding an early check in. She was kind and let us put our things inside the gate until our check in time. The air conditioner started leaking right after we turned it on right when we arrived. Water got on the floor- we cleaned it up and notified the owner right away. We weren’t able to use the A/C the entire stay. Luckily it wasn’t too hot. There were perishables left behind in the fridge. The back bedroom with the two beds had like a room closed off with a curtain. (Weird) It had some old furniture in there like a storage. Doesn’t seem like the property was kept up continuously, it wasn’t very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Natane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable beds. Unfortunately property manager does not check VRBO messages or Evolve messages. Emailed Evolve with no response and messaged on VRBO with no response.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

Great location, not far from everything. Grocery store at the corner. Loved the ability to hang all our wet stuff outside on the clothes line! Had everything we needed and great space for the 5 of us girls. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Catalina Half

Good loaction
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very dated and not functional

In previous reviews we knew the property was stated but we expected it to be functional. The shower in one of the bathrooms did not work.Curtain rods would fall off the walls windows don't open and close properly or all the way front door lock
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lynne R.

Lack of communication!

I tried to contact Bond my assigned person to contact with any questions. I called and sent a e-mail days before my arrival with no response! Arrived at house and found a shower they was inoperable and easily visible by cleaning crew with handle broken off and left on shelf. Called plumber contact on Bulletin Board and there was no voice mail. All contact information was old from 2014! I have been renting in Catalina for 40 years and this is my worst experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Klara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location, could use updates

The house was able to accommodate us all fairly well. The location was about a mile walk to Descanso beach club, which wasn’t too bad considering the views on the walk. With that being said, the house could use some updates (shower, paint, curtain rods, etc.). Also, some cookware in the kitchen needs to be updated (mainly pots and pans). The outside of the house could also use some maintenance (cleaning out the shed, removing cob webs, etc.). Overall, my family enjoyed our stay on Catalina island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

troy C.

Great location

Check in was terrible The place was not clean and people were in it. Told us to put our stuff outside and would not let us in. Maid came and cleaned the place and we got in at 430pm Everything else was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the whole place is like a run down double wide trailer. in one bedroom there was a half curtain "hiding" a destroyed bathroom, tinfoil wrapped around shower handle to prevent leaking, plywood construction. Can't shut the bathroom doors while your sitting on the toilet. It's just very clear the owner puts zero money into upkeep of the property. For the same money you can do much better at one of the hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

Kicked off summer with my girls. The house fit us perfectly and was a great location. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Big house and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, perfect location!

Just as advertised and location could not be beat. Very quiet and convenient to everything in Avalon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Desiree S., Sandy, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness

For the price it was very small.

It was nice because we were close to everything. But we think it was overpriced for how small it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Catalina Gem

Comfortable and clean cottage in great location. Great neighborhood on vehicular free street. Walling distance to downtown and golf course. We had a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

gloria g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage needs a little updating, the bathroom was very tight and no locks on the doors. Other than that it was in an ideal location right behind the market and in walking distance to all the fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, cozy place to stay

Our family of 5 had a lovely time in Avalon. The property was quaint and perfectly sized so we could spread out a little. It was the right distance from the grocery store & it helped save some money by being able to eat breakfast “at home”. It wasn’t too far away from all of the fun things to do & see.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023